GITEX GLOBAL x Expand North Star Dubai - Melbourne Roadshow
The GITEX GLOBAL x Expand North Star team is travelling to Melbourne to host and discover the best tech startups! The event will gather tech stars, founders, investors, and startup ecosystems from Australia.
The roadshow will highlight top startups pitching their ideas and feature sessions on building connections between Australia and the United Arab Emirates.
AGENDA (kicking off at 6:00 PM so be there 15 minutes earlier):
- Registration & Refreshments
- Welcome remarks
- Business Opportunities in Dubai & the UAE presented by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy
- GITEX & North Star as a platform to access the global tech and startup ecosystem
- Pitch Competition
- Coffee Break
- Pitch Competition Winner Announcement
- Networking & Refreshments
JUDGES
- Anwer Pirani, Manager of Digital Economy Ecosystem in the Digital Economy Sector at Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy
- Jordan Green, Renowned Angel of AxleTree Capital
Startup? Apply HERE
One Winner will get:
-Return economy flights for 1 person from Australia to Dubai for Expand North Star (12th - 15th October 2025 in Dubai).
-Accommodation for 1 person for a maximum of 4 nights between 12th - 15th October 2025 in Dubai.
-A 2sqm fully built and branded startup pod to exhibit at Expand North Star in Dubai from 12th - 15th October 2025.
-Guaranteed to enter the Supernova Challenge 2025 Semi-Finals at Expand North Star in Dubai (cash prizes up to $200,000 for Supernova Finalists)
A Second Winner will get:
-Return economy flights for 1 person Australia to Singapore for GITEX ASIA x North Star Europe (23-25 April 2025 in Marina Bay Sands, Singapore)
-Accommodation for 1 person for a maximum of 3 nights for GITEX ASIA x North Star Europe (23-25 April 2025 in Marina Bay Sands, Singapore)
-A 2sqm fully built and branded startup pod to exhibit at GITEX ASIA x North Star Europe ((23-25 April 2025 in Marina Bay Sands, Singapore)
-Guaranteed to enter the Supernova Challenge 2025 Semi-Finals at GITEX ASIA x North Star Europe (23-25 April 2025 in Marina Bay Sands, Singapore)(cash prizes up to $100,000 for Supernova Finalists)
About GITEX and North Star
GITEX GLOBAL IN DUBAI
Following a record-breaking edition in 2024, GITEX GLOBAL, the world’s largest tech event will return to Dubai in 2025 for its 45th edition, gathering the world’s most advanced companies and best minds to elevate business, economy, society and culture through the power of innovation. THE WORLD'S BIGGEST SHOW HAS GROWN EVEN LARGER.
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EXPAND NORTH STAR IN DUBAI
The World's Largest Startup and Investor Connector Event
The hub for business impact, accelerating the world's most sought-after startups towards rapid growth and bringing together the entire startup ecosystem. Expand North Star is the annual go-to event for startups, investors, accelerators and tech enthusiasts to source funding, investment deals and stay up to date with the industry.
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EXPAND NORTH STAR 2024 in Dubai was a monumental success, creating a platform for the world to connect, innovate and forge lasting international partnerships.
Now we look forward to the future, building upon the global momentum of GITEX ASIA x North Star Asia, 23 - 25 April 2025 - connecting global tech communities.
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